Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<li>Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next two weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.</li>
<li>We focus on reported earnings, performance against expectations, and the top three highlights that we believe are important from earnings calls for each company that is usually under coverage.</li>
<li>Besides the Bullish/Bearish names, we draw attention to the ones that are highlighted as interesting and would be pleased to engage in discussions about any of them.</li>
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Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next two weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.
We focus on reported earnings, performance against expectations, and the top three highlights that we believe are important from earnings calls for each company that is usually under coverage.
Besides the Bullish/Bearish names, we draw attention to the ones that are highlighted as interesting and would be pleased to engage in discussions about any of them.


[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

Equity Research Analyst - Long-Short

Raj S, CA, CFA

Artoval Advisors

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<li>In its recent result, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bandhan-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26705:1" rel="noopener">Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN)</a> did not report the kind of improvement in asset quality in its core Microfinance segment that we were hoping to see.</li>
<li>Fresh slippages into overdue accounts did not slow down as anticipated; NPA levels remained elevated; Loan growth is below the target run-rate.</li>
<li>We anticipate the recovery to be drawn out, and hence suggest keeping patience. But  we maintain our long-term valuation of Bandhan Bank unchanged at 2.1x FY25e P/BV, implying +56% upside.</li>
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In its recent result, Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN) did not report the kind of improvement in asset quality in its core Microfinance segment that we were hoping to see.
Fresh slippages into overdue accounts did not slow down as anticipated; NPA levels remained elevated; Loan growth is below the target run-rate.
We anticipate the recovery to be drawn out, and hence suggest keeping patience. But  we maintain our long-term valuation of Bandhan Bank unchanged at 2.1x FY25e P/BV, implying +56% upside.


Bandhan Bank: Not Yet, Not Yet! (2Q24 Update)

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<ul><li>Wipro: Wipro’s (WPRO) revenue regressed with the third successive quarter of sequential decline</li><li>Factors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco), (2) broad-based impact across verticals (two-thirds of the business posted sequential decline), and (3) disconnect between bookings and revenue growth (USD 3.5bn large deal wins yet annual revenue run-rate lower by USD 0.8bn in three quarters)</li><li>This was exacerbated by a weak guide for Q3 (-3.5% to -1.5% QoQ CC) due to the higher-than-usual impact of furloughs</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Wipro: Wipro’s (WPRO) revenue regressed with the third successive quarter of sequential declineFactors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco), (2) broad-based impact across verticals (two-thirds of the business posted sequential decline), and (3) disconnect between bookings and revenue growth (USD 3.5bn large deal wins yet annual revenue run-rate lower by USD 0.8bn in three quarters)This was exacerbated by a weak guide for Q3 (-3.5% to -1.5% QoQ CC) due to the higher-than-usual impact of furloughsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Wipro, LTIMindtree, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, Can Fin Homes

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<ul><li>Bandhan reported a sequential improvement in credit growth,with advances growing at 12/4% YoY/QoQ.</li><li>This was led by the EEB segment growing at 5% QoQ (flat YoY) and the nonEEB book growing healthily at 28/3% YoY/QoQ.</li><li>Disbursements rebounded after a seasonally weak Q1 and grew by 26/75% YoY/QoQ. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Bandhan reported a sequential improvement in credit growth,with advances growing at 12/4% YoY/QoQ.This was led by the EEB segment growing at 5% QoQ (flat YoY) and the nonEEB book growing healthily at 28/3% YoY/QoQ.Disbursements rebounded after a seasonally weak Q1 and grew by 26/75% YoY/QoQ. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<li>The trade remains Long Nifty with a watch on earnings. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infosys-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:267:1" rel="noopener">Infosys Ltd (INFO IN)</a> reported a beat on revenues and a miss on EPS, heading into seasonally weak quarters is the pain now consensus? </li>
<li>Other names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delta-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4627:1" rel="noopener">Delta Corp Ltd (DELTA IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-asset-management-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27027:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dmart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23656:1" rel="noopener">Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMART IN)</a>. </li>
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The trade remains Long Nifty with a watch on earnings. 

Infosys Ltd (INFO IN) reported a beat on revenues and a miss on EPS, heading into seasonally weak quarters is the pain now consensus? 
Other names discussed include Delta Corp Ltd (DELTA IN), HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC IN) and Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMART IN). 


[Week 7] Namaste India 🙏 | Infosys Ltd (INFO IN) | Seasonal Sluggishness Now Consensus

India

Bandhan Bank Limited operates as a commercial bank. The Bank provides accounts checking, savings deposits, money market, mortgage, and term loans services, as well as card facilities and Internet banking services. Bandhan Bank serves customers in India.

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Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN)

[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

Deviating from our usual format due to earnings season, this is a long but must-read for anyone who is keen to track the earnings of Indian...

Pranav Bhavsar

Bandhan Bank: Not Yet, Not Yet! (2Q24 Update)

We anticipate the turn-around story of Bandhan Bank to be more drawn out given this result. We retain our Bullish stance, continuing from our...

Raj S, CA, CFA

HSIE Results Daily: Wipro, LTIMindtree, Bajaj Auto, IndusInd Bank, Bandhan Bank, Can Fin Homes

Factors driving the underperformance of WPRO continued such as (1) higher consulting/discretionary mix in portfolio (including Capco)

HDFC Securities

Bandhan Bank Ltd - Asset Quality Weak

Bandhan reported a sequential improvement in credit growth,with advances growing at 12/4% YoY/QoQ. This was led by the EEB segment growing at 5%...

Axis Direct

[Week 7] Namaste India 🙏 | Infosys Ltd (INFO IN) | Seasonal Sluggishness Now Consensus

The trade remains long Nifty. Names discussed include INFO, DMART, DELTACORP and HDFCAMC. The next two weeks are going to be busy as the full...

Pranav Bhavsar

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